Thursday, 26 February 2015

A Primer on Plunge Pools

They call it a "plunge pool," but it's not
exactly the right place to perform a cannonball.

Preferred in homes with small backyards due to their
size and ease of maintenance, plunge pools prove that almost everyone can have
a pool. Its shallow depth, usually 1.2 metres, is meant to be used only for
simple wading or relaxation, not for cannonballs and the like. Their size also
puts them between a full-fledged swimming pool and a spa.

Plunge pools may be customized to operate as spas,
complete with water jets and climate control systems. Their small size enables
the water to heat up and provide relaxation faster than a regular swimming
pool, whilst accommodating more users than a typical spa. Water jets can also
be good substitutes for resistance when swimming laps.

The most common use for plunge pools, however, is
therapeutic in nature. Athletes get into a cold plunge after an intense regimen
to reduce fatigue and hasten recovery, although scientists are still unsure why
and how it happens. According to Nathan Versey of the Australian Institute of
Sport in Canberra, a 5-to-15-minute dip at 10-15oC is most effective
in hastening recovery.

Whether you're an athlete hard at work, or you fancy a
pool that doesn't break the bank, plunge pools are the ideal choice.

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John Raykos began installing swimming pools when he was 17 years old – way back in 1973. He
moved on to subcontracting complete pool installations 5 years later – doing everything on his own from the plumbing to filtration, backfilling and levelling – the beginning of Raykos Pools.Raykos Pools changed their name to Palm City Pools in 1993 to reflect the change in business direction. Palm City Pools joined SPASA in 1998 to have a positive impact in the swimming pool industry.